James Lorimer Company Ltd Publishers: 361 books
Strange Events and More
Canadian Giants, Witches, Wizards and Other Tales
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Myths and legends abound with tales of giants and their feats of exceptional strength, witches and their powers of good and evil, and the miraculous abilities of healers and medicine men. The past comes alive in this selection of stories about extraordinary Canadians who have lived unusual lives.
by John Boileau
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2011
In 1899 a thousand Canadian soldiers went to war--in South Africa. They were fighting white farmers who defied the mighty British empire by setting up their own, independent state. This South African or Boer War of 1899-1902 marked the first time Canadian troops went abroad to fight alongside Britain....
Holiday Misadventures
Tragedy, Murder and Mystery
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2012
The Christmas season is the one time of year that we all put aside the demands of the everyday to celebrate with friends and family; share stories, warm memories, and traditions; and feast on home-cooked food. But what happens when life simply won't pause in the name of good cheer and festive revelry?...
Great Military Leaders
Charismatic Canadian Commanders
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
"I never saw his equal for true grit... He lay all day with his body torn and bleeding, and it was only at night when the stretcher bearers could approach the trench to get out the wounded that he was carried away, and then he went last." The history of Canada is filled with charismatic...
The Last of the Beothuk
A Canadian Tragedy
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2011
The arrival of Europeans in the New World forever changed the fate of the Beothuk. As more settlers arrived, the Beothuk were forced inland. They were tracked, abducted, and even murdered. Their plight was epitomized by the tragic story of Shanawdithit - the last of the Beothuk.
Grey Owl
The Curious Life of Archie Belaney
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011
"He gave his extraordinary genius, his passionate sympathy, his bodily strength, his magnetic personal influence, even his very earnings to the service of animals..." - Lovat Dickson, publisher. This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: biography or animals....
Women Explorers (JR)
100 Years of Mountain Adventure
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
Canadian women have been conquering mountains for more than 100 years. The early pioneers set the standard for the women who followed. This group of extraordinary women include the founder of the Alpine Club of Canada and the first North American woman to summit Everest. These women were all strong and determined, and shared a love of adventure.
The Incredible Adventures of Louis Riel (JR)
Canada's Most Famous Revelutionary
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
"Fifteen years ago, I gave my heart to this nation, and I am ready to give it again." - Louis Riel, 1884. This book will be especially fascinating for all young readers interested in: history, biography, or politics. Louis Riel is perhaps the most controversial figure in Canadian history....
Karen Kain
Canada's Prima Ballerina
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2012
One of Canada's best-loved and most respected dancers, Karen Kain's rise to ballet stardom is an inspirational story of dedication and passion. Now a national treasure, Karen Kain brought Canadian dance to the world's stage in the 1970s. This is a story of artistry and ambition - the joys and the sacrifices of a prima ballerina.
Toronto Murders
Mysteries, Crimes and Scandals
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
The history of Toronto is peppered with countless tales of scandals and murder. This fascinating collection of crime stories features six chilling incidents that plagued the city's residents in days gone by. Exploring deadly love affairs, mysterious disappearances, and public hangings, these true accounts will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Canadian Christmas Traditions
Festive Recipes and Stories From Coast to Coast
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
Included in this book are 28 traditional recipes by Chef Jeff O'Neill, showcasing Canada's multicultural heritage, plus a special section of 18 Christmas recipes from across the country, highlighting Canada's regional diversity. The origin of a Canadian Christmas is a fascinating blend of different...
Strange Events of Ontario
Chilling Tales of Phantoms, Curses and Hauntings
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
Mythological sea monsters lurking in the depths of Lake Simcoe, a fair-haired Sasquatch combing the isolated stretches of northern highways, and the mournful "Maid of the Mist" of Niagara Falls are just some of the mysterious stories of Ontario found in this collection. Read up on the eerie...
Fighting for Women's Rights
The Extraordinary Adventures of Anna Leonowens
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2011
From her time growing up in India and the Royal Court of Siam, Anna (made famous as the "I" in the movie The King and I) developed a fiercely independent nature that she brought with her to North America. As a well-known author, Anna toured America landing in Halifax where she single-handedly...
Strange Events
Incredible Canadian Monsters, Curses, Ghosts and Other Tales
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2011
"Nicholson was shocked when a 'dazzling light and shrieking whistle' came out of nowhere and headed right for his train. Paralysed with fear, he... swore that the passengers in the ghost train's lighted cars had looked directly at him". This book will be especially fascinating for all readers...